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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Isao Taniguchi profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 16 Feb 1991 (35 years)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
Isao Taniguchi recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Japan vs Brazil
|
International Friendly | 14 Nov 2026 | 3 – 2 |
|
Japan vs New Zealand
|
Japanese Kirin Cup | 05 Oct 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Ecuador
|
Japanese Kirin Cup | 01 Oct 2026 | 0 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Venezuela
|
International Friendly | 28 Sep 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Uruguay
|
International Friendly | 24 Sep 2026 | 3 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Paraguay
|
International Friendly | 17 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Indonesia
|
AFC Asian Cup | 25 Dec 2027 | Upcoming |
Thailand vs Japan
|
AFC Asian Cup | 30 Dec 2027 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Qatar
|
AFC Asian Cup | 03 Jan 2028 | Upcoming |
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About Isao Taniguchi
Isao Taniguchi is a 35-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 16 February 1991 in Japan, Isao Taniguchi has been eligible for senior professional football since 2008. Isao Taniguchi stands 178 cm tall and weighs 74 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Isao Taniguchi's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Japan vs Paraguay in the International Friendly on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 13:10 UTC. Most recent fixture: Japan 3-2 Brazil in the International Friendly.
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Frequently asked questions about Isao Taniguchi
What team does Isao Taniguchi play for?
Isao Taniguchi's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Isao Taniguchi play?
Isao Taniguchi plays as a defender.
How old is Isao Taniguchi?
Isao Taniguchi was born on 16 February 1991, making them 35 years old.
What nationality is Isao Taniguchi?
Isao Taniguchi represents Japan.
How tall is Isao Taniguchi?
Isao Taniguchi stands 178 cm tall and weighs 74 kg.
Is Isao Taniguchi left-footed or right-footed?
Isao Taniguchi's preferred foot is right.
Does Isao Taniguchi play for the national team?
Isao Taniguchi is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Japan vs Paraguay on Tuesday 17 November 2026 UTC.
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